FINAL RESULTSÂ
MEN
Rider 155
Monmouth 50
WOMEN
Rider 155
Monmouth 50
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University men's and women's swimming teams opened up the spring semester of competition in a dual meet against Rider at Steadman Natatorium.
Both teams fell by final totals of 155-50 against the defending MAAC Champions on the men's side and the runner-up from last year's competition.
Freshman
Ryan Reutti won the 100-yard backstroke and senior Anne Skimmons placed first in the 400-yard IM to lead each team. Â
NOTES & QUOTESÂ
"It was good to see the team swim with a lot of energy tonight following a demanding training trip. As one of the top teams in the MAAC, Rider is a good measuring stick for the team. Overall, the results show positive progress and I like where we are heading into the next few dual meets and conference championships."Â
- Monmouth head coachÂ
Matt NunnallyÂ
- Rookie
Ryan Reutti won the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 55.94 to increase his season victory total to seven.
- Senior Anne Skimmons placed first in the 400-yard IM (4:50.00) to win her fourth event of the season.
- Freshman
Trevor Askew set a new personal-best time in the 400-yard IM when he placed third in 4:19.02.
- Bradie Keelen set a new season-best time in the 50-yard freestyle with her third place time of 25.61.
- Rookie Gabby Cabaron made her debut in the 100-yard freestyle event and placed second, clocking in at 55.54.
UP NEXT
Monmouth's next meet is scheduled for this Saturday at 1 PM when the team hosts Saint Peter's and LIU Brooklyn (women) at Steadman Natatorium.
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